Local News – Page 51 – Glen Innes News

Dec

20

2024

Double Demerits Now In Place For Driving Offences

Police will be out in force targeting dangerous driving this holiday period as part of the state’s end of year road operation designed to keep people safe on our roads during the busy festive season. Operation Christmas/New Year 2024 commenced at 12.01am today (Friday 20 December 2024) and conclude at 11.59pm on Wednesday 1 January 2025. Double demerit points will apply for the duration of the operation for speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt, and motorcycle helmet offences. Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley is urging everyone to play their part and stay safe on the roads this holiday season. “This…

Dec

19

2024

By Brendan Moylan MP

A Local Update From Brendan Moylan MP

Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Glen Innes High School, NSW Health, NSW Parliament

Glen Innes High School annual presentation Following the catch-up with the councillors, I went to Glen Innes High School for their annual presentation. It was excellent to see such a large number of students and teachers recognised for their contributions in the classroom as well as on the sporting field and in the arts areas. Council catch-up It was good to gather with Glen Innes Severn Shire Councillors last week to discuss important issues and concerns from across the Glen Innes Local Government Area. We also discussed the best ways moving forward to grow the area and what options are…

Dec

19

2024

By David Lewis

Old Westpac Building To Become Health Hub

Local NewsGlen Innes Health Hub, Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network, Hunter New England Local Health District, Rural Fit

The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has announced that Rural Fit, an allied health organisation dedicated to improving the health outcomes of rural communities, has been selected as the operator for the Glen Innes Health Hub, a "Better Health for the Bush" initiative. The Health Hub will operate from the former Westpac Bank building at 293 Grey Street, Glen Innes and is expected to open early-mid 2025. Earlier this year, HNECC PHN secured a grant through the Federal Government’s Innovative Models of Care (IMOC) Program, paving the way for the establishment of this vital…

Dec

19

2024

By Eve Chappell

Our History – Christmas

Local NewsGlen Innes News, Our Local History

Christmas Past – A time when Christmas was not so commercialized. When churches were full, when gifts would be posted wrapped in recycled crumpled brown paper & tied with string and Amazon was but a word in the book title - ‘Swallows and Amazons’. And so many Christmas cards were exchanged – does anyone remember the Red Cross art union Christmas cards? When keeping in touch with distant friends & relatives at Christmas time was not so easy - long distance telephone calls, especially overseas, on Christmas Day had to be pre-booked and there was the dreaded interruption (seemingly far…

Dec

18

2024

By Megan Redfern

Woolworths Manager to Retire After a Remarkable Career

Local NewsWoolworths

Brian Cormick, store manager at the Glen Innes Woolworths is retiring after 42 years with the organisation. He started his working career in 1982 as a trolley boy, aged 16, at a store in Maitland. Two years later, he was a grocery department manager. Since then, he’s worked at a number of stores throughout the state, with his natural ability being guided and mentored as he worked his way up the corporate ladder. He has spent the last ten years at the Glen Innes store. Brian is recognised for his tireless work ethic, his ability to nurture emerging talents -…

Dec

17

2024

By Marlene Lewis

Seniors’ Fitness Programs Shake Up Local Wellness Scene

Local NewsLife Choices, NSW Health, Rural Fit

Glen Innes has a number of fitness programs designed especially for seniors. Rural Fit has now been running its early intervention healthy aging exercise program in Glen Innes for 18 months. Tailored to the needs of those over 60, the exercise sessions take place every Wednesday morning at the Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre on West Avenue. Margaret Correy, a retired community nurse, shared her positive experience: "My doctor recommended the funded 12-week program to me, and I loved it so much that I decided to keep going." Declan Druitt, Rural Fit’s Team Leader and Senior Exercise Physiologist based in…

Dec

16

2024

By Newsroom

Local Talents Unite for Glen Innes Christmas Showcase

Local NewsChapel Theatre, Christmas Showcase, Glen Innes Arts Council

The community is gearing up for a festive weekend with a special event aimed at supporting the beloved Chapel Theatre. Local talent will take centre stage for A Christmas Showcase, a fundraising concert featuring a vibrant mix of musical genres and performances. The event will highlight some of Glen Innes' finest musicians, including a house band comprising Mikey Williams, Mark Howell, Scott Macansh, and Michael de Wyntre, under the direction of Kath Duddy. Joining them will be vocalists such as Naomi Bain, Catie Turner, Tahlia Gerlofsma, Katie Wren Haselwood, and James Flinn. Adding to the lineup are the high school…

Dec

15

2024

By Lynn Starkey

Another Successful Year for Hellie’s Toy Drive

Local NewsGlen Innes High School, Glen Innes Highlands Lioness-Lions Club, Glen Innes Public School

Members of the Glen Innes Highlands Lioness Lions Club have again been busy bringing joy to the lives of disadvantaged Glen Innes families. Coordinator, Lion Leonie Lee, organised collection boxes for donations of new toys and books. These were left at key points around Glen Innes, including Glen Innes West Infants School, Glen Innes Public School, Glen Innes High School, Carrells Toy Store and Services NSW. Along with the many donations collected from these points and a grant from Sapphire Wind Farm, the Glen Innes Highlands Lioness Lions Club were able to provide gifts for 75 children and 18 families,…

Dec

14

2024

By Tom Benton

Colts & RSL in T20 Nail Biter

Local News, Sports

In last Fridays cricket match at King George Oval the Club Hotel Colts took on the RSL and, with the days lengthening and good clear conditions, a full 20-20 was played in a match which would go down to the wire, needing every ball to be bowled to determine the winner. RSL won the toss, chose to bat, and found themselves 1 down in short order as Lucas Tait (6) was caught off Angus Lane in the second over. From there, though, RSL had steady contributions right down the order from Kayne Campbell (22), Mitch Duddy (47), Ryan Macintyre (24),…

Dec

13

2024

By Tom Benton

Local Junior Rugby Superstar to Debut with NSW Waratahs

Local News, SportsGlen Innes Elks, Lily Grieve, NSW Waratahs, Rugby Union

One of Glen’s female superstars of local junior rugby is Lily Grieve. This weekend (14/15 December), she makes her debut for the NSW Waratahs U18 team in the girls’ Provincial Tri-Series in Sydney. Lily put a premiership in her pocket with the Glen Innes Elks last season and she is now taking her first steps in a career that Glen Innes residents will watch with excitement. She will play three games, the first against the President’s team on Friday night, another against a West Australian team on Saturday night and another against Western Australia on Sunday morning. Lily will be…